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Wilkes, Payton – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Payton Wilkes – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42476295   NAID File Unit: 42476292     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19427562

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pomeroy

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42476295

NAID File Unit: 42476292

Microform: M1822

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